Introduction A chemical reaction is a process where the basic structure of a substance changes and the substance becomes a new substance with one or more different properties. The chemical reaction will occur in the generation or absorption of heat. Because of this reaction, the molecular structure of the substance changes, and new substances are […]
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Introduction Vitamins are organic compounds required by our bodies in a very small amount. These help in the normal functioning of the body and maintain optimum growth and metabolism. Vitamins act as a catalyst or as a coenzyme. Interestingly one substance that acts as a vitamin in one species does not function as a vitamin
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What is a common salt? Salt mainly represents sulfates, chlorides, carbonates, and nitrates. Common salt is mainly known as sodium chloride. This salt is the salt that we are using in our food and also has a neutral pH. Common salt is mainly obtained from seawater. Although seawater contains many types of salt. But sodium
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Monosaccharide Definition Monosaccharides are known as simple sugars with a formula Cn (H2O)n. In Greek the word monosaccharide means (mono-one and saccharide- sugar). they are the simplest group of carbohydrates that can not be hydrolyzed more. The definition of monosaccharide is such sugars that on hydrolysis yield no further lower sugars. The following articles are
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Paper chromatography definition Chromatography mainly consists of two phases one is the mobile phase which is the mixture of substances that are to be separated and dissolved in liquid or gas. Another is the stationary phase is the porous solid matrix through which the mobile phase percolates. the interaction which results in the separation of
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Chromatography Definition Chromatography is a technique invented by a Russian botanist Michael Tswett in 1906. It is the technique for the separation of colored substances into individual compounds. The name CHROMATOGRAPHY in Greek means CHROMA Colour and GRAPHY Writing. Chromatography definition is, therefore, a technique for the two phases are either the two defined below
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Definition A plasma membrane is defined as a covering or envelope which encloses almost all types of cells whether it is plant or animal. It is also known as the cell membrane, cytoplasmic membrane, or cell or plasma lamella. The term Cell membrane was coined by Nageli and Carmer in 1855. Composition of plasma membrane
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Introduction We are studying a lot about flavonoids and alkaloids in food and their health benefits in day-to-day blogs. Today with the concept of superfoods getting more and more prominent so are the secondary metabolites present in them. Secondary metabolites are the main important components behind each health benefits and medicinal properties of the plants.
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Introduction The mitochondria powerhouse of the cell. It is a semi-autonomous cellular organelle that generates ATP which are the energy-rich compounds and are the main factors of the cell’s basic function. What is Mitochondria? Mitochondria is a double membrane-bound structure that is difficult to locate in a cell and requires a specific stain. Detail structure
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